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Kelly - Our Top Yangtze Cruise Specialist

Yangtze Cruise Specialist

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I’m Kelly, your dedicated travel consultant here at Yangtze River Cruises. With a major in Landscape Architecture, I bring a deep appreciation for nature, architecture, and gardens. This academic background has provided me with unique perspectives on the natural world, enriching my understanding of diverse forms of beauty. This profound appreciation is what ignited my passion for travel and exploration.

Since graduating from college, I have extensively explored numerous destinations across China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Xinjiang, Yunnan Province, Tibet, Xining, Dunhuang, Lanzhou, and Western Sichuan. Each journey has expanded my knowledge and enhanced my expertise in planning seamless travel experiences. Notably, I successfully orchestrated a 23-day solo trip to Tibet, which not only broadened my horizons but also solidified my confidence in crafting comprehensive travel itineraries.

My meticulous planning skills ensure that every trip is well-organized, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience without worrying about the details. I am committed to providing exceptional service, personalized to meet your unique interests and preferences. Whether you are drawn to China's rich cultural heritage or its breathtaking natural landscapes, I am here to guide you every step of the way.

At Yangtze River Cruises, we offer an array of travel opportunities that promise unforgettable experiences. I am passionate about helping you create lasting memories and am always available to assist with your travel planning needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out—I am here to make your dream journey a reality.

Why not take the advantages of Kelly's travel experience to design an itinerary just for you, that suits your budget and interests. Her passion to serve you never fades away!

Yangtze Cruise Tips from Kelly

The "best" depends on what you are more concerned about, weather or price. To most visitors,the best best time for natural scenery should be the Spring and Autumn, namely, April to June and September to November when the weather is cool and comfortable, neither cold nor hot. For the biggest discount, winter period, usually December to the next January or early February are top reccommended. Also, July to August for summer vacation also offer some discounts for families with student children.

There are different cruise lines to cater different customer demands. Cruise between Chongqing and Yichang is the most classic and golden route to appreciate the famous Three Gorges view. Besides, if interested in discovering more nature, culture, history and economy in cities along the Yangtze, cruising between Shanghai and Chongqing, Shanghai and Wuhan, Chongqing and Wuhan, etc. are recommended for special savory. (note: cruise routes are changed every year.)

Upstream means sailing from lower part of river to the up to the higher part of the river. It usually takes one more day and spares more time onboard for leisure activities, lectures, etc. Downstream mean sailing from higher part of the river to the lower part of the river. There is enough time to enjoy the shore excursions because all scenic sites are arranged in the daytime. Besides, upstream cruise prices may be a little higher than that of the downstream cruise for some companies.

You cruise vacation duration usually is about 4 to 5 days for the Chongqing Yichang sailing route, which is decided by the ship and itinerary you have chosen and booked. For the longer Chongqing Shanghai cruise route, it usually needs 11 to 15 days for different ships.

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    See What My Customers Say & See!

    Hi Kelly,

    We are back home and very pleased to have your service during our trip to China. Everything is meticulously planned by you and our trip went smoothly.

    We truly appreciate your most wonderful tour guide Ms. Cindy. She's ever so very helpful and patient with all of us. She's the best.

    Next we want to visit other China cities.

    Best regards,

    Krisyanti

    Indonesia   Nov 21, 2025

    Hi Kelly,

    Everything has been great! Iris was an amazing tour guide in Zhangjiajie and Andy was awesome today in Beijing. Both have been great with the older people in our group.

    Monica

    USA   Oct 20, 2025

    Dear Kelly,

    I just wanted to write to thank you for all the planning and help you gave us on our recent trip. I thought I would add a review of each step of the journey to help you in assisting future travelers.

    Beijing - The hotel was very high quality. Travelers should be advised to use the at the ICBC bank across the street rather than the Bank of Beijing up the street. Also the Noodle House across the street came highly recommended by a taxi driver, he was right.

    Shanghai - The view from the Bund Hotel across the river was spectacular. The guide, Iris, had an encyclopedic knowledge of the city and the history of the region. The Shanghai Museum was too big to fully explore (we could have skipped it). The Shanghai Tower was very impressive. By the time we were finished with Lunch (spectacular Shanghai Dumplings) we were pretty tired from the very high temperature and humidity. I cut short the day soon after.

    Shanghai - The view from the Bund Hotel across the river was spectacular. The guide, Iris, had an encyclopedic knowledge of the city and the history of the region. The Shanghai Museum was too big to fully explore (we could have skipped it). The Shanghai Tower was very impressive. By the time we were finished with Lunch (spectacular Shanghai Dumplings) we were pretty tired from the very high temperature and humidity. I cut short the day soon after.
    The tour of Zhujiajiqao and the Yu Garden and Bazaar was made difficult by the heat. Very enjoyable though.

    Yangtze River Cruise - The cruise director deserves highest praise. The excursions Shennv Stream and to Fengdu Ghost City were of great interest.

    Chongqing - David, our guide was very enthusiastic about his city, often showing us the best picture sights. The drive to Wulong gave us a chance to catch our breath. Did not see any option for the Wulong Night show. The day at the Three Natural Bridges was among the most spectacular we have seen. Enough for one day.
    The next day at the Chongqing Zoo was fun. Loved the Pandas.

    Xi-an - The Terracotta Warriors Was a highlight for us. GREAT Again, saw no option for Dance Show (probably would have skipped). Had great fun tasting the food in the Muslim Quarter.

    Beijing - There are few words that could express the beauty of the Forbidden City. Had we known that Mao's mausoleum was open to the public by reservation, we would have chosen to go. After lunch we were finished (tired) for the day but then Grace suggested a Chinese massage. The perfect end of the day.
    The Great Wall ... beyond description. Again saw no option for the Toboggan Ride (that I would have done). I thought the rickshaw would make me feel silly, but it was enjoyable.  Lunch at the "liver shop" was just the exotic experience we love. Finished our time in China with Peking Duck at a high end restaurant, lovely.

    Over all we had a GREAT time. China is clean, modern, ancient, crime free, and just enjoyable. Thank you again.

    Kind Regards

    Martin

    USA   Oct 13, 2025

    Dear Kelly

    So far so good, we had a great time on the cruise. We didn't encounter any problems at all. Thanks again for your service.

    Best regards,

    Tan

    USA   May 20, 2025

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